case Label

A possible value that a switch statement can match.

What is case Label in Java?

case Label — A possible value that a switch statement can match.

class Shirt {
    String sizeName(String size) {
        return switch (size) {
            case "M" -> "Medium";
            default -> "Other";
        };
    }
}

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Updated September 27, 2026